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American Buffalo

Mamet’s 1975 award-winning classic is sharp, snappy exploration of petty crime. Three small time scammers attempt a major heist and the result is much trickery and, as greed takes of both tragedy and violence. Dismantling the idea of the American Dream: American Buffalo buzzes with Mametian verve and wit.


Damian Lewis



This will be Lewis’ first outing on the London stage since 2009's Misanthrope and the actor explains ‘I wanted to get back to the stage, but I didn’t want to do it unless it was a great play'. A household name thanks to his captivatingly tense portrayal of Nicholas Brody in Emmy and Golden Globe winning series Homeland, Lewis is currently portraying Henry VIII in the BBC’s adaptation of Wolf Hall. A former RSC member, he has impressed with roles in Ibsen, Shakespeare and Moliere: this is a welcome return to the West End


John Goodman



We’re most excited about the West End debut of the Golden Globe and Emmy winning American movie actor John Goodman. The actor is best known for films directed by the Coen brothers, such as The Big Lebowski, sitcom Roseanna and, recently, the outstanding drama “Treme’- think The Wire, but set in New Orleans. Goodman will bring plenty of experience and talent to this already impressive cast and says "David Mamet is a writer I have loved throughout my career and so I’m thrilled to be bringing his work alive on stage.”


Tom Sturridge



Tom Sturridge made his name in films including Being Julia and the recent adaptation of Kerouac's On The Road -- and his marriage to actress Sienna Miller has certainly helped to raise Sturridge's profile. He has since proved his stage credentials with a Tony-nominated lead role in Orphans on Broadway.


Director Daniel Evans

American Buffalo will be a creative reunion as actor turned director Daniel Evans will work Damian Lewis for the first time since the pair were at drama school together. "I've admired his work ever since we trained together at Guildhall School of Music and Drama and I know his particular qualities as an actor will offer us something very special in this part.", Evans explains. With an Oliver award plus a Tony nomination for his acting work, Evan offers a broad perspective as a director. After a successful stage career, with roles at the RSC, National, Donmar and Royal Court, he moved out of the spotlight to instead take creative helm. He's been Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatre since 2009, which, under his reign, has scooped two consecutive Best Regional Theatre awards.

American Buffalo: tickets

The combination of three famous actors, the revival of a classic play and a short run makes American Buffalo a hot ticket. Book fast to avoid disappointment.